SB326 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Gerald O. DialClay ScofieldShadrack McGillJimmy HolleyBobby D. SingletonArthur OrrQuinton RossRusty GloverPaul SanfordGerald H. AllenWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Volunteer fire departments or rescue squads, state, counties, municipalities, donation of property, disposal after donation further provided for, Sec. 9-3-18 am'd.

Summary

SB326 would allow donations of money and property to volunteer fire departments and rescue squads and let the receiving organizations dispose of donated property unless the donor sets restrictions.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 9-3-18 to authorize disposal of donated property by the recipient, rather than requiring it be returned to the donor when disposed, unless the donor specifies otherwise at the time of donation. It covers donations of money, property, equipment, or other things of value to organizations deemed public in nature, including air rescue groups like South Alabama Air Rescue. If the donated property is disposed of, it would generally return to the donor's agency unless a different arrangement is stated by the donor. The bill becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is enacted.

Who It Affects

• State, county, and municipal governments (and other public entities) that donate money or property to volunteer fire departments and rescue squads; they can specify disposal restrictions for donated items.
• Volunteer fire departments and rescue squads that receive donations; they may dispose of donated property unless the donor requires it to be kept or returned under specific terms.
• Public-in-nature organizations such as South Alabama Air Rescue, Incorporated, and similar nonprofit air rescue groups; these groups are recognized as eligible recipients of donations.

Key Provisions

• Allows donation of money, property, equipment, or other things of value to volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, and organizations deemed public in nature.
• If donated property is disposed of, it will return to the donating agency unless the donor specifies restrictions at the time of donation, and the receiving organization may dispose of the property if no restrictions are stated.
• Explicitly includes public-in-nature organizations (such as air rescue groups) as eligible recipients of donations.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Volunteer Fire Departments